Creating a delicious Cauliflower Salad is a delightful way to incorporate healthy vegetables into your meal rotation. This recipe from Love with Recipes combines fresh cauliflower with crisp apple, celery, and scallions, all tossed in a tangy dressing for a refreshing dish. Here’s how to make it:
Cauliflower Salad Recipe
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Total Time: 30 minutes
Recipe Category: Cauliflower
Keywords: Vegetable, Low Protein, Low Cholesterol, Healthy, < 30 Mins, Beginner Cook, Easy
Nutritional Information (per serving):
- Calories: 104.3
- Fat Content: 7.3g
- Saturated Fat Content: 1.4g
- Cholesterol Content: 2.3mg
- Sodium Content: 191.5mg
- Carbohydrate Content: 9.1g
- Fiber Content: 3.1g
- Sugar Content: 4.9g
- Protein Content: 2.8g
Ingredients:
- 1 head cauliflower
- 1 red apple (cored and diced)
- 1 stalk celery (diced)
- 3 scallions (green onions, sliced)
- 1/3 cup salad dressing (your favorite variety)
Instructions:
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Wash the cauliflower thoroughly and cut it into small florets. Place them in a two-quart saucepan.
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Season the cauliflower lightly with salt and pepper, to taste. Cover the saucepan.
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Heat the saucepan over medium flame for about 5 minutes to start the cooking process.
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Reduce the heat to low and let the cauliflower simmer gently for about 15 minutes, or until it is tender but still firm. Stir occasionally.
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Remove the saucepan from heat and allow the cauliflower to cool completely.
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Once cooled, transfer the cauliflower to a large mixing bowl. Add the diced red apple, diced celery, and sliced scallions.
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Pour the salad dressing over the ingredients in the bowl. Toss gently until everything is well coated with the dressing.
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Cover the bowl and chill the cauliflower salad in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes before serving. This allows the flavors to meld together.
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Serve chilled as a refreshing side dish or a light lunch option.
Recipe Notes:
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Cauliflower: Choose a fresh head of cauliflower with compact florets and no brown spots for the best flavor and texture.
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Dressing: You can use any salad dressing you prefer. Options like ranch, vinaigrette, or a creamy dressing all work well with this salad.
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Make-Ahead: This salad can be prepared ahead of time and stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. It actually tastes better as the flavors develop.
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Variations: Feel free to add extras like chopped nuts, dried cranberries, or crumbled feta cheese for additional texture and flavor.
Enjoy this Cauliflower Salad for its crunchy texture, vibrant colors, and healthy goodness. It’s perfect for picnics, potlucks, or as a simple weekday side dish that everyone will love!
